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'They Have No Business Being Granted Citizenship': US Senator Brands Illegal Immigrants Foreign Invaders, Anchor Babies

Indiana Senator Jim Banks has introduced a bill to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, following a Supreme Court ruling against a similar attempt by Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

No, Congress Can't Just Overrule the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship

Plus: An unconstitutional war is back on.

Reason

How Crank got a stack of political cartoons and a ‘great name’

Jeff Crank points to a framed photo hanging in his office, signed by his boss at the time. “Great baby! Great name! Great family!” wrote then-Rep. Joel Hefley in silver ink. In the photo, Hefley is holding Crank’s son — also named Joel — in front of the Capitol. He…

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Banks-endorsed adviser wins Republican nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at party convention

Max Engling defeated incumbent Diego Morales, Jamie Reitenour, and David Shelton to win the Republican Party nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at a June 20, 2026, convention.

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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

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Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon Valley

America has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing security features in their latest AI. Officials are now discussing these security issues with Anthropic. This action highlights the US government's increasing focus on controlling advanced AI technology for…

The Economic Times

Who Is Elise Stefanik? Trump's Fiercest Israel Defender in Congress Now Tipped to Lead America's Entire Spy Network

Elise Stefanik's potential appointment as Director of National Intelligence has raised concerns over her pro-Israel stance, with critics questioning her ability to maintain neutrality in US intelligence priorities.

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Trump celebrates as his influence secures major victory for candidates in Indiana primaries

Of the seven challengers backed by Trump, at least five secured victories. One incumbent managed to prevail, while the seventh race remained too close to call

The Independent UK

Trump revenge tour steamrolls Indiana holdouts

The group of state legislators lost their seats after defying the president on redistricting.

Axios

Trump-backed challengers oust incumbents in Indiana Senate after president’s threats of retribution

Of the seven challengers endorsed by Trump, at least four won

The Independent UK

Indiana GOP legislators who defied Trump on redistricting are defeated

Donald Trump’s vow to extract retribution on Republican state senators in Indiana who rejected his plan to redraw the state’s congressional map got results Tuesday, with at least five of them losing to challengers backed by the president. According to The Associated Press, one state senator survived his primary against…

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US senators want to suspend Nvidia AI chip export licenses to China and its intermediaries — bipartisan letter to Commerce Dept says that Huang’s claims of no chip diversion ‘were contradicted by reporting available’

U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) told Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that he should suspend all active export licenses to China for Nvidia AI chips, saying that Nvidia's most advanced AI GPUs are being diverted into the country despite Jensen Huang's assurances.

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Hamilton seen, then and now, as embodying ideal of bipartisanship

Former Rep. Lee H. Hamilton, who died Tuesday, represented a fading ideal of bipartisan compromise and practicality in Congress.

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Trump has not endorsed Venezuela regime change as Wiles stresses ‘blowing boats up’ - Roll Call

President Trump has not clearly called for regime change in Venezuela as Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says he's in an anti-war mood this term.

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The Independent UK

Indiana professor removed from class over white supremacy graphic which included MAGA slogan

The professor claims the graphic is widely used and she hasn’t been given the opportunity to properly defend herself

The Independent UK

Indiana Republican senator rips Biden for 2020 census, calling it a ‘fraud.’ Trump was president

Republican senator blamed the Biden administration for using a statistical decision that was enacted under the first Trump administration

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Trump's H-1B visa move comes after congressional inaction - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's proclamation on the H-1B visa program came after years of congressional inaction on the immigration system.

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Ex-CDC chief details agency turmoil under RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez provided a window into the ongoing turmoil at the public health agency.

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Reason

The GAIN AI Act Looks More Like Protectionism Than National Security

Tucked into the defense bill, the GAIN AI Act would force Nvidia and other firms to prioritize domestic sales at the cost of global competitiveness.

The Guardian - US

Fired federal workers lobby for help on Capitol Hill – is anyone listening?

Democrats have been receptive to the ‘Tuesday Group’ but the Republicans who control Congress are looking the other way

Reason

Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks Attack Nvidia for Expanding Its Chinese Facility

Complying with export regulations should build trust between Nvidia and Congress, not erode it.

The Guardian - US

Republicans are dodging fired federal staff: ‘They will not even look in our direction’

Members of Congress are accused of hiding out when workers have sought answers on why their jobs were axed

The Independent UK

It’s not just more babies, Republicans are pushing idea one parent should ditch work and stay at home with the kids

White House aides discussing handing families money for each child they have and removing federal tax credits for day care

The Independent UK

Voters ‘empty chair’ Republicans who are skipping town halls across the country as anger grows about Musk and Russia

‘Everyday Alaskans are the ones left reeling from the destruction of our critical services,’ town hall attendee says

The Independent UK

Republicans are already getting in line behind Vance for 2028: ‘I think it’s inevitable’

Vance won straw poll of potential 2028 GOP nominees at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February

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